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VOL. 4, ISSUE 12 (2017)
Migrant workers in the GCC Countries: A study of socio-economic conditions
Authors
M D Misbahuddin Ansari, Anisur Rahman
Abstract
Migration is a worldwide phenomenon that has been happening since the
dawn of human history. The main reasons for migration are economic and political
in nature. This could also be understood in terms of push and pull factors.
When people migrate to another place due to an adverse situation that compels
them is called a push factor. On the other hand, when people are attracted to
get better opportunities elsewhere is called a pull factor. Gulf countries are
among the most important destinations where a large number ofmigrants live.
They have come to the GCC countries from several countries, especially from
South Asian countries.It is estimated that about 20 million migrants are living
in the GCC countries. Of them, approximately nine million Indians are living in
the region.The working and living conditions of migrant workers are said to be
poor. Their rights are often violated. It is also reported that their salaries
are not paid on time. It is sometimes not paid by employers. The main aim of
the paper is to examine all these issues deeply. This study would be largely
based on secondary sources of literature available. The six GCC countries,namely,
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE, have been taken into
consideration. The paper also tries to assess how adversely the socio-economic
life of the migrant works.
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Pages:223-227
How to cite this article:
M D Misbahuddin Ansari, Anisur Rahman "Migrant workers in the GCC Countries: A study of socio-economic conditions". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 4, Issue 12, 2017, Pages 223-227
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